Essays about: "virus dynamics"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 27 essays containing the words virus dynamics.

  1. 21. Emerging infectious diseases : using PCV2 as a model of disease transmission dynamics at the livestock-wildlife interface in Uganda

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

    Author : Linnea Jonsson; [2013]
    Keywords : PCV2; disease transmission; livestock-wildlife; emerging infectious diseases EID ; sjukdomstransmission; vilda djur – tamdjur; EID; Uganda;

    Abstract : Uganda anses vara ett högriskland för utveckling av nya plötsligt uppdykande sjukdomar (emerging infectious diseases, EID). Grisproduktionen i Uganda har ökat drastiskt de senaste åren och en stor del av Ugandas grisar är frigående. De kan därför lätt komma i kontakt med vilda djur i deras närområde. READ MORE

  3. 22. Emerging infectious diseases : a model of disease transmission dynamics at the wildlife-livestock interface in Uganda

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

    Author : Fredrik Backlund; [2013]
    Keywords : emerging infectious disease; African swine fever; wildlife; disease transmission; genotype;

    Abstract : Emerging infectious diseases are a recurring threat to both human and animal health. Understanding the multiple causes behind the emergence of new diseases is key to the prevention of new and potentially devastating outbreaks. READ MORE

  4. 23. Outbreaks of African swine fever in domestic pigs in Gulu district, Uganda

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

    Author : Emma Tejler; [2012]
    Keywords : African swine fever; ASF; domestic pigs; Uganda;

    Abstract : The demand for animal products has increased in the last decades, especially for poultry and pork. Pork production has increased drastically globally, and also in Uganda. Thirty-one percent of Uganda´s population lives in poverty. READ MORE

  5. 24. A study of domestic pigs, wilds suids and ticks as reservoirs for African swine fever virus in Uganda

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

    Author : Louise Björnheden; [2011]
    Keywords : African swine fever; Uganda; reservoirs; suids; ticks;

    Abstract : As the world’s population increases the need for food and good protein sources grows, especially in development countries like Uganda. The pig production is growing rapidly in Uganda and is not only a source of food but also an important income for many people living in the rural areas. READ MORE

  6. 25. African swine fever in Uganda : description of a recent outbreak and possible differential diagnoses

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

    Author : Malin Andersson; [2011]
    Keywords : African swine fever; Classical swine fever; Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory syndrome; Uganda;

    Abstract : This study had two different aims. The main aim was to investigate the dynamics and impact of African swine fever (ASF) on a farm in Uganda during a recent outbreak through a case study. READ MORE